Vagus Nerve Modulation of the Gut–Brain Axis: Implications for Mental Health and Cognitive Function
The Neuroscientist: Reviews at the Interface of Basic and Clinical Neurosciences
Published online on August 17, 2026
Abstract
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The vagus nerve constitutes a core bidirectional pathway linking the central nervous system with peripheral organs and plays a fundamental role in gut–brain communication. Beyond its classical autonomic functions, accumulating evidence positions vagal ...
The vagus nerve constitutes a core bidirectional pathway linking the central nervous system with peripheral organs and plays a fundamental role in gut–brain communication. Beyond its classical autonomic functions, accumulating evidence positions vagal ...